Toyota’s ‘indestructible’ Hilux has a new look and more hi-tech features for 2012. The legendary pick-up is no stranger to being ‘restyled’, having previously been converted into an all-conquering volcanic and Polar explorer and taken everything Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson could throw at it (click here for a reminder of those episodes!). Now the Hilux has a fresh face for 2012 and is cleaner than ever.
The 2.5-litre D-4D and 3.0 D-4D engines now comply with Euro 5 emissions standards and offer reduced CO2 output and increased fuel economy. In fact, the 2.5-litre Double Cab Hilux has the lowest CO2 emissions of any vehicle in its class.
Style-wise, the Hilux has a new bonnet, radiator grille, headlamps and bumper, plus new wheel designs, side bars and steps for the top-of-the-range Hilux Invincible. The interior has been given a new look, too, with new upper dashboard design and instrument cluster that emphasise the roominess of the cabin.
The revised lay-out incorporates the new Toyota Touch multimedia unit with a full colour 6.1-inch touchscreen (picture above). The Touch package, fitted as standard to the HL3 and Invincible models also includes Bluetooth and a USB port for connecting digital music players.
As a result of the adjustments to the engines, CO2 emissions for the 2.5 D-4D (Double Cab) have been cut to 194g/km, and combined fuel consumption has also improved to 38.7mpg for all bodystyles. The emissions figure for the 3.0 D-4D Double Cab automatic has fallen to 227g/km and the manual to 203g/km. Combined fuel consumption figures are improved from 31.7 to 32.8mpg and 34.0 to 36.7mpg respectively.
The standard five-speed manual transmission and the optional five-speed automatic for the 3.0 D-4D engine, exclusive to the Invincible, are also retained. Similarly, the grade line-up of HL2, HL3 and Invincible, and the choice of single, extra and double cab bodystyles will continue to be offered for the 2012 model year.
From launch, Hilux will be available with a comprehensive choice of accessory packs to tailor the vehicle to suit the needs of both business users and those owners who need to use Hilux for more everyday driving duties, or want to give their vehicle an extra dash of style. The 2012 Hilux goes on sale in the UK in October, priced from £16,090 CV on-the-road.
In short, they need running in properly !!!!!!!!!!!
Hi I am very concerned about these mpg figures I’m about to purchase a hilux invincible auto new from toyota sounds like I read this in time ,unless some major changes have been made in 2014 these mpg figures are terrible ,thanks
Hi Andrew
Thanks for your post.
The figures which we have to quote on our marketing materials for fuel consumption are obtained from a standard EU test which has to be undertaken by all vehicle manufacturers. It is acknowledged that this test may not be representative of real world driving conditions and more details about the test can be found here on the VCA website. http://po.st/MtQFIO
Fuel consumption figures will vary across individuals and many factors will affect the results achieved. The Toyota Hilux has a solid reputation for reliability and durability and remains one of our popular vehicles on sale across the UK and Europe.
Hi, i have a 2013 hilux invincible with a manual gearbox which has now done 6500 miles,
the problem i have is with the gearbox, changing gear from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd is very notchy 3rd to 4th and 4th to 5th is fine, i have taken this back to the dealer twice now and they agreed initially that there was a problem but were not sure what it was. they changed the gearbox oil to see if it improved the gearchange which it did not, they also arranged a test drive in another truck with similar mileage to mine and it had exactly the same notchy gear shift, the dealer has now called me to say there are no problems with toyota manual gearboxes, i feel that a vehicle that cost over £ 26000 and todays technology with gearbox building you shouldn’t get a gear shift that feels like it should be in a dumper truck.
has anybody else had this problem ?
Hi Kevin,
Thank you for taking the time to contact us.
We’re sorry to hear you’re experiencing problems with your Hilux. We’d like to look into this for you, with this in mind we would require a few extra details such as; Full Name, Contact Number and Vehicle Reg. We wouldn’t advise sharing these details on a public space, could you please visit: https://mag.toyota.co.uk/how-to-contact-toyota-uk and we’ll do our best to help you.
Many thanks.
Hi I also have a 2013 hilux 3.0 it’s only doing 23/24 mpg my 2008 was doing 33 mpg so it can’t be my driving, it’s also next to useless when towing completely gutless, I had to have a new clutch at 2 thousand miles now only done 8 thousand the gearbox is terrible to change gear all notchy and not smooth at all, can’t wait to get rid and buy a good pickup
I still wish you would come back out with the little Toyota pickup like you first had. I had one and that is all I want is a little pickup.
Hi Danny
Thanks for your post and we were sorry to read the detail about your Hilux.
As you have a concern with your vehicle performance and want to take this matter further with us then we do recommend that you contact our customer relations team. For ease they can be reached via the attached link.
https://mag.toyota.co.uk/how-to-contact-toyota-uk
I have owned 4 other hilux my 07 plate was amazing 35 mpg I now have a 13 plate which is by far the worst truck I have ever Owned 24 mpg and no power at all what a pile of crap
Hi John,
Thank you for your post. We are sorry to hear you are not happy with your Hilux. If you feel this is a problem please contact your local Toyota dealer: https://www.toyota.co.uk/world-of-toyota/find-your-dealer.json. Many thanks.
I have but they say this is how they are now ,I feel very mislead with the stats showing 33 mpg plus
Just want to say I have had toyotas since I have been driving but this will be my last I have a 2010 hilux with 65000 and the injectors have gone and it’s going to cost around £2000 to fix also a clip on a plastic cog for the heater has broken and I can’t get just a cog I have to get the hold heater cost £1500 this truck is a piece of crap good bye Toyota another long term customer gone
Hi Jon,
Thanks for your post and feedback. We are really sorry to hear you are having issues and we don’t want to lose you. Please contact our customer relations team to take this further. Many thanks.
I’m waiting for them to get back to me but been told by local Toyota that the hilux is out of warranty so nothing they can do apart from give me a £3000 bill to fix it 😢 Not only that but got to pay £1500 for a plastic cog for the heater control I have never had a Toyota that just falls apart before
Hi john I’ve got got one just the same terrible mpg and completely gutless been back to garage several times everyone I speak to that’s got one says the same think it’s time to get rid and buy a amarok
Hi Danny,
Thank you for your post. We are sorry to hear you are not happy with your Hilux. Have you visited your local Toyota Dealer to let them have a look at this for you? https://www.toyota.co.uk/world-of-toyota/find-your-dealer.json. Many thanks.
Mine is the same. I bought a 2015 Imvincible X and I can’t get it over 21mpg. Noisy horrible cheap plastic junk!
I have a 2015 and get circa 30mpg and that’s thrashing it everywhere. Far better than the 3.2 Ranger 🙂
Hi John,
Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately many factors can influence fuel consumption. We have a post here explaining how fuel consumption figures are calculated: po.st/7O92yT. Hope this helps.
Hi Andy,
Thank you for your post. We see that you have an ongoing case with our Customer Relations team, therefore we would recommend speaking them if you require any more assistance. Many thanks.
Hi George,
Thank you for your post. We are extremely happy you like your Hilux. Please feel free to post a picture on our Toyota UK Facebook page. Many thanks.
Hi Jon.
Thanks for letting us know. The customer relations team will answer your query as soon as possible. Hope that helps.